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How CapeNature is pushing back the tide of syndicates targeting the Cape’s unique biodiversity - Pierre de Villiers
CapeNature, the Western Cape agency tasked with protecting its nature reserves, is confronting two threats: destructive summer wildfires and a surge in wildlife crime as international syndicates target everything from abalone to rare succulents and reptiles. In one case, a 126 kg shipment of succulents was intercepted at OR Tambo…
The Editor's Desk - Fri 30 Jan 2026: The Goolam DMs - A staged suicide, a clenched fist, and an alleged R1m bounty
In today's Editor's Desk, Alec Hogg unpacks the sudden death of X commentator Goolam — a polarising “town crier” whose influence shaped South Africa’s political narrative battles. Alec revisits the anomalies raised about the scene, shares context from his own correspondence with Goolam, and asks what it means for truth-telling,…
BizNews Daybreak Fri 30 Jan: New Fed Governor named; Gold Swings; Meta + MSFT -; "TACO" Trade Explained
Gold's Wild Ride: Gold prices experienced extreme volatility this week, surging past $5,600 before dropping back to $5,200. The Rand strengthened to R15.83 against the Dollar. Tech Giants Diverge: Meta: Surged 10% after strong results, defying market expectations. Microsoft: Plunged 10% in a single day, a massive move for the…
Juanita du Preez: Cyril’s first Madlanga move & Goolam’s mysterious death
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the Interim Report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and its recommendations, and he has ordered Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to form a special task team to investigate those identified thus far by the Commission for Investigation…
Webinar: Section 12B Investment
This webinar introduces Jalech’s Section 12B solar investment opportunity, outlining how investors can leverage tax incentives while earning stable returns from a diversified residential solar portfolio. The session covers the structure of the investment, use of debt to enhance deductions, projected yields, and key risks. With over 3,700 residential systems,…
BN Briefing: The Economist bullish on SA reforms, Gold hits $5,500, and the case for local assets
The Economist magazine and international investors are shifting their narrative on South Africa as critical shifts in the energy and logistics sectors signal a potential economic turnaround. While the nation has faced decades of decline, recent reforms—including the end of Eskom’s power monopoly and private sector concessions at Durban Port—are…
The Editor's Desk - Thurs 29 Jan 2026: Gold’s record run and the looming Middle East storm
I’m joining the dots today between a gold price "running like a scalded cat" and the arrival of Trump’s beautiful armada in the Middle East. It’s a sobering look at why markets are terrified, yet I’m finding a silver lining in a rare, bullish case for South Africa that we…
BN Daybreak Thurs 29 Jan: Meta, Tesla, ASML shine; Gold jumps another $300 to $5,500; Grantham’s Bubble Truth
On this morning’s BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks a massive overnight shift in global markets: The "Fear & Greed" Trade: Gold has surged $300 to a record $5,566/oz, pulling JSE miners like Harmony Gold (+10%) and Gold Fields (+8%) skyward. The FT’s Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong argue this isn't…
Miningweb Weekly: Gold at $5,000 – Major on the boom, the missed moment and SA’s mining blind spot
Gold has smashed through $5,000, ETFs are fuelling momentum, and global capital is hunting for supply. Veteran mining analyst Peter Major explains why this rally feels different, why junior miners are lagging, and how South Africa is once again squandering a historic opportunity. A wide-ranging conversation with Alec Hogg on…
BN Briefing: Gold & Silver surge, SA fiscal gains, and Steenhuisen’s Foot-and-Mouth vaccine "river"
In this episode, we analyze the "uncomfortable questions" raised by a 145% two-year surge in gold and the "froth" appearing in silver markets. UBS strategist Bhanu Baweja discusses South Africa’s economic pivot, noting that its move toward a primary budget surplus and high real yields stands in stark contrast to…
The Editor's Desk - Wed 28 Jan 2026: Gold’s relentless rally, the ASML AI surge, and O’Sullivan’s high-stakes shootout
Gold is enjoying its finest hour since 1980, and today I’m looking at why this "barbarous relic" is defying all the rules. I also dive into the latest surge from our portfolio favourite, ASML, and share the latest on Paul O’Sullivan’s explosive allegations as he prepares for his "last rodeo"…
BN Daybreak Wed 28 Jan: Dollar crashes, ZAR hits R15.88; Gold jumps $200; FMD attack will be via "river of vaccines"
In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg covers a historic morning for South African markets as the Rand strengthens well below the R16/$ mark, trading at R15.88, while Gold surges to a fresh peak of $5,232/oz. Key highlights include: Dollar weakness or Rand strength? Analysts leave little doubt what's…
BN Briefing: Farmers v foot-and-mouth fallout; Musk's Davos debut; wrongfully convicted in Zimbabwe
In tonight’s BizNews Briefing, a dairy farmer describes the escalating foot-and-mouth crisis and the rising costs hitting rural producers. From Davos, Elon Musk says AI’s real constraint is electricity—and makes the case for solar. Plus Rusty Labuschagne recounts a politically charged wrongful conviction, and Piet Viljoen explains why investors shouldn’t…
The Editor's Desk - Tue 27 Jan 2026: Rand strength, gold's surge, and the agriculture crisis
It’s been a milestone morning with the Rand breaking through the R16/$ level, but the real story lies in the contrast between our rocketing portfolio winners and the "dunderheaded" policy hurdles facing our farmers. Join me for today's webinar at noon as we unpick these developments and look at why—despite…
BN Daybreak Tues 27 Jan: Farmers, Sakeliga fight State on FMD; Trump’s new tariffs; Rand breaks below 16/$
In this episode of BizNews Daybreak for Tuesday, 27 January 2026: Markets Rally: The Rand strengthens overnight below the critical R16/$ level, while Gold opens the day above a record $5,000/oz, driving massive gains for JSE miners. The FMD Crisis: A dairy farmer and Sakeliga CEO, Piet le Roux, expose…
BN Briefing: Sakeliga’s foot-and-mouth court fight; Trump’s drug-price warning; gold breaks $5,000
In today's BizNews Briefing, Sakeliga prepares legal action over the Department of Agriculture’s handling of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. We also revisit US President Donald Trump’s Davos warning that drug prices abroad must rise—or face tariffs. Plus gold tops $5,000/oz, and Piet Viljoen explains why writing publicly sharpens investment thinking.
Director’s Cut: Piet Le Roux - Why farmers may sue the state over foot-and-mouth chaos
SA’s foot-and-mouth disease crisis is spiralling. Sakeliga CEO Piet Le Roux explains why government control has failed, why farmers are being blocked from acting, and why legal action against the state is now firmly on the table.
The Editor's Desk - Mon 26 Jan 2026: Lessons from the Kaiser and the End of an Era for Barlows
Today, I’m looking at a fascinating parallel between Kaiser Wilhelm and Donald Trump, and reflecting on the final disappearance of the industrial colossus, Barlows. With gold breaching $5,000, it’s a sobering moment to consider what happens when entrepreneurial spirit is traded for "professional" management.
BN Daybreak Monday 26 Jan: Trump’s Billion-Dollar Board of Peace, Valterra’s big debut and the end of Barlows
Alec Hogg brings you Monday’s top business and geopolitical stories: Trump’s Board of Peace: The new US President unveils a controversial rival to the UN with a $1 billion entry fee—and South Africa is not on the guest list. Valterra Platinum: The miner formerly known as Amplats flags a doubling…
The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - Malema, Motsepe, Motshekga - and no seat for SA on Trump’s Peace Board…
In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn and US Intelligence Analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt, he says he suspects that there is a sealed warrant in the United States for the arrest of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema over calling for the killing…